Tag Archives: orisha

Are the Orishas or Vodun the same as Angels?

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Sheloya

Not really.  Some Spirits that some have called Angels may be Orishas, but they are not really the same thing.  In the west African Vodun Obatala is the king of the Orishas, and the Emissary of the Supreme God (Olorun).  They … Continue reading →

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Oshun, Ochun, Oxum

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Sheloya

Sacred number: 5 and multiples of 5 Colors: yellow, yellow and green, yellow and amber/honey/champagne, yellow and blue, yellow and white, honey, champagne, amber, shades of yellow until standard orange Domain: beauty, prosperity, feminine charisma, female sexuality, sweet things, oratory skills, … Continue reading →

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List of Known Orishas/Lwa

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Sheloya

This is a list of known West African and diaspora Orishas, Vodun, Lwa, notable Spirits, and Deities.  I’ve gathered information from a variety of sources.  It is by no means a complete list, and different cultures have different names and … Continue reading →

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